Senior Product Security Engineer / Architect [Lausanne]

Taurus SA; Vaud; Hybrid; CHF 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Taurus SA is seeking a senior security engineer to strengthen product security across Taurus-PROTECT, Taurus-CAPITAL, Taurus-EXPLORER and Taurus-NETWORK. You’ll own the security architecture around HSMs, MPC, and cryptographic systems, perform deep reviews, and drive automated guardrails in CI/CD and cloud environments.

The role requires 7+ years in security engineering, cryptography expertise, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in computer sciences, IT security engineering or cryptography.
• 7+ years in application security, product security, or security engineering.
• Background in security-critical environments - financial services, payments, identity, custody, or regulated platforms.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Own product security for Taurus digital assets and platforms (Taurus-PROTECT, -CAPITAL, -EXPLORER, -NETWORK).
• Contribute to security architecture for HSMs, confidential computing, MPC and cryptographic systems.
• Perform security reviews of code, cryptographic workflows, smart contracts, HSM integrations, and enclave-based components.
• Model threats of new features and review architectural designs before release.
• Lead and review penetration tests, reproduce findings, and validate remediation plans.
• Build and own automation that enforces security guardrails across CI/CD, supply chains, Kubernetes, and deployment platforms.
• Pair with product engineering teams to design and ship fixes, not just findings.
• Review authorization models, privilege management, identity integrations, and operational access controls.
• Support incident response, vulnerability management, and security investigations.
• Support client audits, RFPs, security workshops, and regulatory discussions.
• Translate regulatory and compliance requirements into practical technical controls.
• Monitor security news and trends; apply timely corrective actions.

Skills

Security code review

Threat modeling

Secure design reviews

Penetration testing

Kubernetes security

Cryptography

Go/C/C++/TypeScript/Python

Education

Master or PhD in CS/Security/Crypto

Tools

HSM technologies

PKCS#11 environments

Kubernetes security tools

Job description

Do you want to be part of a new entrepreneurial adventure and help build the next global FinTech, then we might just have the job for you.

Taurus is a FINMA-regulated securities firm, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and providing digital asset trading and financial services to its clients. It is also a world-leading provider of digital asset infrastructure solutions to banks, corporations and private companies. Using blockchain technology, Taurus platform covers cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, tokenized assets (such as NFTs), digital currencies, and stable coins.

We are looking for ambitious and driven individuals to support our fast global growth.

Tasks

A deeply hands-on, individual-contributor role where you'll raise the security bar of the product itself. You're the security partner engineers want in the room: someone who can open a diff, understand the attack surface, build the automation that enforces the fix, and ship it the same day. Much of that surface is cryptographic (keys, signing, HSMs, and the trust boundary around them), so that's where you'll have the most impact.

Responsibilities

Own product security for all applicable digital asset products: Taurus-PROTECT, Taurus-CAPITAL, Taurus-EXPLORER and Taurus-NETWORK. Contribute to financial services product security.

Contribute to security architecture for HSMs, confidential computing, MPC, and cryptographic systems

Perform security reviews of application code, cryptographic workflows, smart contracts, HSM integrations, and enclave-based components

Model threats of new features and review architectural designs before release

Lead and review penetration tests, reproduce findings, and validate remediation plans

Build and own the automation that enforces security guardrails - across CI/CD pipelines, software supply chains, Kubernetes environments, and deployment platforms

Pair with product engineering teams to design and ship fixes, not just file findings

Review authorization models, privilege management, identity integrations, and operational access controls

Support incident response, vulnerability management, and security investigations

Support client audits, RFPs, security workshops, and regulatory discussions

Translate regulatory and compliance requirements into practical technical controls

Monitor security news and trends; identify potential impact on products and ensure timely application of corrective actions

Requirements

Experience

• Master or PhD in computer sciences, IT security engineering or cryptography
• 7+ years in application security, product security, offensive security, or security engineering
• Background in security-critical environments - financial services, payments, identity, custody, embedded systems, or regulated platforms
• Fluent written and spoken English

Key Requirements

Application & product security:

• Strong security code review experience in at least two of: Go, C/C++, TypeScript, Python
• Threat modeling, secure design reviews, and penetration testing
• Ability to identify business logic flaws, authorization issues, cryptographic misuse, and complex attack paths

Cryptography & key management:

• Strong applied-cryptography foundation: PKI, TLS, X.509; AES, RSA, ECDSA, EdDSA; key management and key ceremonies; secure key storage and signing workflows
• Experience with HSM technologies and PKCS#11 environments
• Strong Kubernetes and container security experience
• Familiarity with cloud IAM, workload identity, secrets management, and policy-as-code
• A builder's mindset - you implement security controls, not only review them

Secure hardware & confidential computing:

• Experience with one or more of: Thales / Luna HSM, AWS CloudHSM, Azure Managed HSM, Intel SGX, AMD SEV-SNP, AWS Nitro Enclaves, Azure Confidential Computing
• Comfortable engaging security teams, auditors, regulators, enterprise clients, and prospect CISOs
• Able to explain complex security topics clearly and pragmatically
• Blockchain and smart contract security
• MPC and threshold signature systems
• Fuzzing and secure software testing
• Security compliance and regulatory frameworks (FINMA, DORA, MiCA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, FIPS 140-3)
• Public security research, CVEs, bug bounty experience, or open-source security contributions
• Experience supporting RFPs, security questionnaires, and customer due diligence
• Degree in Computer Science, Security, or equivalent practical experience
• An opportunity to work at the intersection of digital assets and finance
• A skilled and experienced team, including world-renowned experts
• A fast-paced learning environment, entrepreneurial spirit and team spirit
• A great moment to join as the company grows and expands
• State-of-the-art technology and IT infrastructure
• Hybrid remote work and flexible working hours

As the company evolves in a dynamic and innovative environment, its DNA is based on merit. As such, there will be significant growth opportunities for candidates with an open and deliver-oriented mindset. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Note

Please note: we're opening this position with a target start date of Q1 2027, so early applications are very welcome.